AI chatbots refuse to produce ‘controversial’ output − why that’s a free speech problem
Google recently made headlines globally because its chatbot Gemini generated images of people of color…
First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
If you look from above, you can see thousands of stone structures dotting the landscape…
6 ways you can use AI beyond generating text
As more than half of Australian office workers report using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for…
65% of people in the EU streamed TV or videos in 2022
In 2022, 65% of individuals in the EU engaged in streaming TV or videos online. In…
Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage
Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods. Millions in Korea alone make…
Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing
Websites sometimes hide how widely they share our personal information, and can go to great…
AI is making smart devices – watches, speakers, doorbells – easier to hack. Here’s how to stay safe
From asking our smart speakers for the weather to receiving personalised advice from smartwatches, devices…
Hoarding can start in childhood – here’s why early intervention is so crucial for all age groups
A lot of people think of hoarding as something extreme – a home crammed to…
Grizzly bear conservation is as much about human relationships as it is the animals
Montanans know spring has officially arrived when grizzly bears emerge from their dens. But unlike…
Reptiles in South Africa are under threat – but there’s good news too
Media reports about the biodiversity crisis and what researchers have argued qualifies as a mass…